If you don't want to spend a lot of money on a laptop, Chromebooks are great alternatives. To find the right one for you, software developer Danny Tuppeny created a webapp that filters several options. »9/08/14 5:00am 9/08/14 5:00am

Apple's Mac Pro, the sleek and shiny trash can from outer space, is certainly a feat of engineering. It also costs $3,000. If you want to build a comparable machine yourself, you can save a lot of money by going with a Hackintosh. »3/24/14 8:00am 3/24/14 8:00am

Adding a solid-state drive (SSD) to your computer is simply the best upgrade at your disposal, capable of speeding up your computer in ways you hadn't thought possible. But as with any new technology, there's plenty to learn. Here's everything you should know about your SSD, whether you're interested in upgrading or… »2/07/14 5:00pm 2/07/14 5:00pm

With so many options available, picking the right laptop can prove awfully difficult. How do you know you'll end up with a reliable model? Or one that will last you at least three years without feeling outdated? While you can't predict the future, you can use information from the past to figure out your best bet… »11/19/13 10:00am 11/19/13 10:00am

Mobile hotspots are awesome. They pack fast internet access into tiny, pocketable devices so you can stay connected wherever you go, but they vary in cost, speed, and reliability. With so many options in devices and carriers, you might end up paying for more than you need or getting too little and ending up with… »1/14/13 8:00am 1/14/13 8:00am

Dear Lifehacker, I'm planning on buying a new television but I'm not sure what kind to get. I understand the difference in features, but I don't know the benefits and downsides of different screen types. When should I buy Plasma instead of LCD? And what's the advantage of OLED? I'm just not sure of the right type of… »2/14/12 10:00am 2/14/12 10:00am